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How to get fromIlmenau to Köthenby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ilmenau to Köthen by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 311 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ilmenau, Technikum to Stadtilm, Feldstraßebus bus 311
    2. Take the train from Stadtilm to Erfurt Hbftrain train Rb
    3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain train 29 / ...
    3h 16m

  2. Drive  180 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ilmenau to Köthencar car 180 km
    1h 57m
    €34–49

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ilmenau, Busbahnhof to Rudolstadt, ZOB/Rudolf-Herzer-Platzbus bus 215
    2. Take the train from Rudolstadt(Thuer) to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain train Rb
    3h 53m

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  • Distance: 181.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Ilmenau, Thuringia, Germany and Köthen, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany?

There is no direct connection from Ilmenau to Köthen. However, you can take the line 311 bus to Stadtilm, Feldstraße, walk to Stadtilm, take the train to Erfurt Hbf, take the train to Halle(Saale)Hbf, then take the train to Köthen. Alternatively, you can drive from Ilmenau to Köthen in around 1h 57m.

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